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News around Isle of Man

Checklist for residents and businesses as Brexit transition period nears end

With fewer than 60 days until the transition period comes to an end, residents and businesses are urged to prepare for new rules that come into force from 1 January 2021. 
Although the UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020, EU law has continued…

Chief Minister’s statement on COVID-19 – 30 October 2020

Good afternoon everyone.
The pages continue to turn on the Covid 19 story – but unfortunately, a happy ending is not yet in sight.
We continue to wait for news that coronavirus is in retreat in other countries and the number of infections and admission…

New case of COVID-19 detected – 3 November 2020

A new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man. The individual was already self-isolating for 14 days having recently travelled to the Island.
The period of isolation has been extended by a further 14 days and this includes any other membe…

New case of COVID-19 detected – 4 November 2020

A new case of COVID-19 has been detected in the Isle of Man. The individual was already self-isolating for 14 days having recently returned to the Island after attending a medical appointment in the UK.
The case was detected through a screening test on…

Financial Sanctions: Terrorism and Terrorist Financing

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury, has renewed the final designation for the following entries.
RENEWAL OF FINAL DESIGNATION
Date of Renewal of Final Designation 04/11/2020
Entities
POPULAR FRONT FOR THE LIBER…

Climate change discussed at virtual BIC summit

Ministers from across the British Isles have met virtually for the 16th British-Irish Council (BIC) Environment meeting, hosted by the UK Government.
The BIC, established under the terms of the Good Friday peace agreement, plays an important role in de…

Health Service roll-out of diabetes type 1 testing monitors

The Island’s health service is to provide sensor systems to adults and children with type 1 diabetes.   
Freestyle Libre sensors will be available for adults who meet specific medical criteria based upon NHS England recommendations and will be identifi…

Visit Isle of Man host a series of Travel and Tourism industry drop-in sessions

Visit Isle of Man, an Executive Agency of the Department for Enterprise, are hosting a series of on-Island focused drop-in sessions for members of the Travel and Tourism industry.The ‘Coffee and Cake’ drop-in sessions will provide industry members the …

Two new cases of COVID-19 detected – 2 November 2020

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the Isle of Man.  Both individuals, from separate households, were already self-isolating having returned to the Island after attending medical appointments in the UK. 
The first case was detected through…

Bonfire builders asked to watch what they burn

With bonfire night fast approaching people are reminded to be careful what they burn, inform the Emergency Services Joint Control Room, and follow the latest safety advice.
Although household bonfires are not illegal, burning hazardous waste such as p…